Chapter 22 Top Contracts
"Zhang Xing has also written other martial arts novels?". The editor-in-chief of Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Road usually doesn't go online, so I don't know about Zhang Xing's novels published on the Internet, and when I heard Wang Zhenyu's words, I thought Zhang Xing had written other martial arts novels.
The reason why Wang Zhenyu knew was that he accidentally found "Star Change" written by an author named Zhang Xing on the Internet, I originally thought it was not the same author, but the pen name was the same, after all, the styles of the two novels are completely different, and no one can connect the two people together.
It wasn't until Wang Zhenyu saw the single chapter posted by Zhang Xing on the Internet to promote "Dragon Babu" that he knew that the two Zhang Xing were originally the same person.
"Zhang Xing still has a finished novel, but it is not a martial arts novel, it is an online fantasy novel ......." Wang Zhenyu told Editor-in-Chief Lu everything he knew.
"Internet fantasy novels? "Star Change"? Editor-in-chief Lu has no habit of reading online novels, so the classification of online novels is not very clear, and he is confused when he hears the rumors.
"Yes, online novels have only been developed in recent years, but many novels do not meet the publishing requirements. Therefore, in the publishing industry, there is no online novel involved. ”。 Wang Zhenyu explained.
"Oh, how about the web novel written by Zhang Xing you said? Do you think it will be published? ”。 Editor-in-Chief Lu asked.
"If it is said that according to the writing of the novel, this novel is still a little short of the publication requirements, this novel is better than the novel storyline, many people on the Internet have positioned this novel as the pinnacle of online fantasy novels, and the upgrade flow of exercises in the novel has created a new exercise system, which is a pioneering work of this genre, and most importantly, the number of hits on the Internet has exceeded more than 200 million."
Wang Zhenyu obviously has a certain understanding of "Star Change", and told many of the achievements of "Star Change" one by one.
"So what are you waiting for? Publishing a novel, the important thing is not whether the novel meets the publishing requirements, the most important thing is whether this novel is liked by anyone, a novel with more than 200 million hits, what are you hesitating about, hurry up and contact Zhang Xing to discuss the signing of the contract in detail. By the way, this time I gave Zhang Xing the treatment of a top writer. ”。 As soon as the editor-in-chief heard the more than 200 million clicks, he immediately became calm.
"Top writers? Isn't it too generous, I'm afraid that those well-known writers who work with our publishing house will have emotions. ”。 Wang Zhenyu said worriedly.
"Emotional? What are the emotions? If you have the ability, they will write me a novel with sales of more than 10 million, and I will also give them the treatment of top writers", the editor-in-chief Lu said angrily, and after speaking, he may realize that he has a tone problem, and then said: "Now the competition in the publishing industry is so fierce, for good writers, writers who can sell sales, we must have the courage to give them the best treatment, so as not to be poached by other publishing houses, this is also a long-term thing, but what you said is not unreasonable, in this way, when you sign a contract with Zhang Xing, Just try not to reveal the news of this top-level contract, and don't let anyone else know. ”。
Wang Zhenyu thought about it and felt that it was feasible, so he said: "I know, I will contact Zhang Xing and sign the contract as soon as possible." ”。
Editor-in-Chief Lu said: "Well, hurry up, for a young and talented writer like Zhang Xing, we must move quickly, and now I don't know how many people are staring at him." ”。
Zhang Xing received a call from Wang Zhenyu at noon, just when it was time for dinner, Wang Zhenyu proposed to have a meal, saying that there was something he wanted to talk to Zhang Xing, Zhang Xing thought about it, and there was nothing to do in the afternoon, so he agreed.
The two met in a tea restaurant, the world's western restaurant is not the mainstream place for white-collar consumers, and the western restaurant is not very popular in China, the world's tea restaurant is more popular, after eating Chinese food, drink a cup of tea, and eat some fruit snacks, it is a very enjoyable thing.
The two ordered three dishes and one soup, two meat and one vegetarian match, and after eating, they each wanted a cup of Longjing tea, ordered some fruits after the meal, and then started to talk about business.
"Zhang Xing, I have two things to tell you this time, the first thing is to give you good news." Wang Zhenyu said with a smile.
Zhang Xing heard the words and said: "I like happy events, what kind of happy events?" ”。
"The half-month sales of your last novel "Dragon Babu" have been counted, guess how many?".
Zhang Xing saw Wang Zhenyu's expression and knew that the sales were estimated to be very good, and said with a smile: "Haha, Brother Wang, you don't want to sell Guanzi, where can I guess this." ”。
"Five million copies, sales of more than five million copies in half a month, this is the sales of top writers, so to speak, your current name is already known to everyone in this industry." , Wang Zhenyu didn't sell it anymore, and said to Wang Xing.
"Five million copies, not bad." , Zhang Xing is very calm.
Only 5 million copies, Zhang Xing remembers a novel called "Harry Potter" in his other world, one of which "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" had an initial print run of 10.8 million copies in the United States, and sold 6.9 million copies on the day of release, making it the fastest selling book in history.
"Dragon Babu" can only be regarded as good compared to others, you must know that the total sales of the "Harry Potter" series of books have reached nearly 400 million copies, although this is the sales accumulated in the past ten years, but it is also very scary, at least "Dragon Babu" will definitely not reach this height.
"Not bad?" , Wang Zhenyu was speechless by Zhang Xing's indifference, originally Wang Zhenyu thought that Zhang Xing would be very excited, but it turned out to be okay, boss, don't you know how many writers outside are envious, jealous and hateful of you?
"Okay, it's not bad, it's not bad", Wang Zhenyu suddenly felt that the sales of five million copies in half a month seemed to be like that, and it was not that no one had reached it, but he was also a person who had been in the industry for many years, and it was better for a newcomer author to calm down.
"Then let me tell you the second thing, did you write a novel called "The Stars Change" on the Internet?" Wang Zhenyu said straight to the point.
"Well, I wrote it, what's wrong?". Zhang Xing probably guessed Wang Zhenyu's intention, but he was not sure yet.
"Can you give it to our publisher for publication?" Wang Zhenyu said.
For online novels, the entire publishing industry has not yet been touched, and Zhang Xing has already asked Lao Hu as editor-in-chief.
However, Zhang Xing knows that it is a matter of time before online novels enter the publishing industry, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly, this is to open another channel for many online authors to get income, for such a good thing, of course Zhang Xing will not refuse.
"Of course, after all, we have a good time working together, and I don't want to find another publisher." Zhang Xing said briskly.
"Haha, Brother Zhang is just refreshing." , Wang Zhenyu didn't call Zhang Xing's name anymore, and directly called Zhang Lao, which made the relationship between the two closer.
"This time, our publishing house decided to give Brother Zhang a contract for your top writer, and we will definitely not treat you badly." Wang Zhenyu said.
"Okay, I believe in you, Brother Wang, but I also have something to tell you." Zhang Xing picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of tea, and then continued: "My next martial arts book is already being written, and it will be finished in about another week, and it will be handed over to you for publication at that time." ”。
"Really? That's great, you don't know, our entire publishing house is all fans of your martial arts novels, and they are all looking forward to you writing another martial arts novel, but I didn't expect you to write it again so soon. ”。 Wang Zhenyu is very happy, today can be regarded as exceeding the task.
"Is this martial arts still the same genre as "Dragon Babu"?" , Wang Zhenyu couldn't help but ask curiously.
Zhang Xing said with a smile: "Hehe, it's not just a type, it's a system, it can also be said to be a story that happened more than a hundred years after "Dragon Babu". ”。
"A series of novels? Great, I believe that with the popularity accumulated by Tianlong Babu, this martial arts novel of yours will definitely sell well. ”。 Wang Zhenyu didn't expect Zhang Xing to surprise himself, if the series of books is written, it will be easy to sell sales.
"Haha, I also think it can be a big sale.". Zhang Xing is not modest, the big sale is certain, Zhang Xing's idea is to publish "Dragon Babu", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", and "The Legend of the Sky and the Dragon" within a year, and make these four novels into a series.
and then write Gu Long's "Xiao Li Flying Knife", "Chu Liuxiang" and "The Legend of Lu Xiaofeng" series of novels, then Zhang Xing's status in the martial arts novel industry will be unshakable.